About Marathon

Marathon is a Leading Global Asset Manager Specializing in the Public & Private Credit Markets

Marathon's competitive edge is driven by our integrated, highly experienced, and disciplined team across asset classes.

$22B+

Assets Under Management

$250B+

Invested Since Inception

185+

Highly Talented Global Professionals

25+ Years

Navigating Global Credit Markets

Our unique lens across the spectrum of Public and Private Credit enhances our investment decision-making.

Marathon's dedicated investment teams within Private Credit include:

Direct Lending

Opportunistic Credit

Asset-Based Lending

Transportation Finance

Healthcare Finance

Commercial Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Consumer Credit

Specialty Finance

Marathon's dedicated investment teams within Public Credit include:

Leveraged Loans & CLOs

High Yield

Emerging Markets

Structured Credit

Multi-Asset Credit

Marathon's investment expertise enables us to provide innovative solutions for our partners, while prioritizing value-creation with downside protection for our clients.

The synergistic advantage of Marathon's Global Credit platform produces a competitive edge in each strategy through sharing comprehensive real-time data, fundamental analysis, and nuanced insights to enhance decision making.

The cornerstone of our investment program is grounded in robust risk management through cycle-tested market intelligence, tailored structuring of transactions, thoughtful portfolio construction, and disciplined oversight from our risk committees.

Core Objective

Our mission is to cultivate long-term partnerships built on integrity, reliability and transparency that deliver alpha and consistency for our clients.

Marathon's operating model is built on a framework of industry and asset class specialization with strong conviction that outperformance can be repeatable when a talented and highly motivated team has strong domain expertise.

Deep Specialization

Scale and Speed

Real-time Information Sharing

Disciplined Risk Management

Marathon's Guiding Principles

TEAMWORK

Marathon cultivates diverse teams comprised of extraordinary individuals driven to succeed and empowered to think independently and collaborate closely in our effort to deliver results for our clients.

PARTNERSHIP

Marathon maintains the highest standards of professionalism, with a strong alignment of interest, working tirelessly to deliver best-in-class service and results for our clients.

INTELLECTUAL
INTEGRITY

Marathon meticulously analyzes opportunities in the constant pursuit of truth to invest where we have clarity and conviction, while continuously adapting to new information.

History of Marathon

2024

26.2 Year Anniversary

Multi-Asset Credit Program Launched

2023

25th Year Anniversary

2022

John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund (ABLFX) Launched

ESG-Benchmarked EM Mandate Launched

2021

Surpassed $20 billion in AUM

2019

Healthcare Finance Fund Launched

MDCF Fund Launched

2018

Surpassed $15 billion in AUM

2017

Principles for Responsible Investment (“PRI”) Signatory

Aircraft Leasing Fund Launched

2016

Dedicated Global High Yield Fund Launched

2015

CLO Equity Fund Launched

Emerging Markets Optimal Beta Fund Launched

2014

Asset Based Lending Fund Launched (“MSPS”)

2011

European Credit Opportunities Fund Launched

2009

Selected by U.S. Treasury for Public-Private Investment Partnership

Distressed Closed-End Drawdown Fund Launched

2007

Structured Credit Closed End Fund Launched

Surpassed $10 billion in AUM

2006

Healthcare Finance Strategy Launched

2005

1st SMA Onboarded

Transportation Finance Strategy Launched

Marathon Issues First CLO

2004

Real Estate Finance Strategy Launched

Private Credit Business Launched with Asset-Based Lending Strategy

2003

1st NPL Portfolio Purchased

Registered Investment Adviser with SEC

2002

Reaches $1 billion in AUM
London Office Opened

1998

Marathon Founded as a Global Credit Manager

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The Reach of the Marathon Ecosystem

Marathon

Marathon Portfolio

Marathon Offices

185+

Employees

10+

Investment Strategies

500+

Limited Partners

1.5K+

Companies Invested In

90+

Countries Invested In

100K+

Healthcare
Patients Treated

45K+

Residential Loans Acquired
(since inception)

75K+

Consumer Loans Acquired
(since inception)

150+

Commercial Aircraft Leased to Airlines

450+

Commercial Maritime Vessels Financed

CLOs Issued

Our Impact

Marathon works diligently to fulfill our commitments as a PRI signatory by creating positive impact through our global reach and integrated approach to responsible investing.

Our Leadership

Marathon is led by a seasoned team of experienced professionals devoted to driving value for our clients, mentoring our talented professionals and collaborating across Marathon's platform.

Our Team

Marathon is an extraordinary place to work, always striving to foster teamwork, personal growth, and diversity. As a successful and growing organization, we seek exceptional professionals who share our mission and our values.

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About the Fund

John Hancock Asset-Based Lending Fund is a Massachusetts business trust that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as a continuously offered, non-diversified, closed-end management investment company.

Fund shares are illiquid and, therefore, an investment in the fund should be considered a speculative investment that entails substantial risks. Investors could lose all or substantially all of their investment. Shares of the fund are not listed on any securities exchange, and it is not anticipated that a secondary market for the fund's shares will develop; therefore, an investment in the fund may not be suitable for investors who may need the money they invest in a specified timeframe. Please see the fund's prospectus for additional risks. Request a prospectus from your financial professional, by visiting jhinvestments.com, or by calling us at 800-225-5291. The prospectus includes investment objectives, risks, fees, expenses, and other information that you should consider carefully before investing.

John Hancock Investment Management Distributors LLC, Member FINRA, SIPC, 200 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116, 800-225-5291, jhinvestments.com